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Assertion : Coulomb force and gravitatio...

Assertion : Coulomb force and gravitational force follow the same inverse-square law.
Reason : Both laws are same in all aspects.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C

Coulomb force and gravitational force follow the same inverse-square law. But gravitational force has only, one sign which is always attractive, while coulomb force can be of both signs which are attractive and repulsive.
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